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System x3850 X5
Lenovo Press Product Guide
The x3850 X5 server is the fifth generation of the Enterprise X-Architecture, delivering innovation with
enhanced reliability and availability features to enable optimal performance for databases, enterprise
applications, and virtualized environments. Environments that run around the clock to supply information
world-wide require dependable servers with features that can tolerate a component failure without total
shutdown.
The x3850 X5 server packs numerous fault-tolerant and high-availability features into a high-density,
rack-optimized package that helps to significantly reduce the space needed to support massive network
computing operations. A single x3850 X5 supports up to four of the new Intel Xeon E7 high-performance
10-core processors and up to 3 TB of memory. Two x3850 X5 servers can be connected together to form
a single-system image with up to eight processors and up to 6 TB of RAM. This processing capacity is
ideal for large-scale database or virtualization requirements. Figure 1 shows the System x3850 X5.
Figure 1. The System x3850 X5
Did you know
The x3850 X5 is an ideal server for enterprise database and virtualization workloads. The x3850 X5
currently holds the #1 scores in five industry-standard benchmarks. This includes a four-socket TPC-C
(database benchmark) result of over 2.3 million transactions per minute (27% better than the closest HP
result) and world record TPC-H (business intelligence) price performance result.
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Key features
The x3850 X5 is a mission-critical 4U four-socket server, capable of expanding to up to 8 processor
sockets and 6 TB of memory in 10U of rack space. It offering outstanding performance, and superior
reliability and fault-tolerant memory characteristics.
Lenovo eX5 technology represents the fifth generation of enterprise servers based on the same design
principle that began with in 1997: to offer systems that are expandable, offer “big iron” reliability,
availability, and serviceability (RAS) features, with extremely competitive price/performance on an Intel
Xeon processor-based system.
Scalability and performance
The x3850 X5 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:
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The x3850 X5 supports up to four high-performance Intel Xeon E7 family allowing you to upgrade as
business needs require.
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Scalable to eight processors by connecting two x3850 X5 servers together to form a single system
image.
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Each x3850 X5 scalable to 2 TB of memory internally or 3 TB of memory with the addition of the
MAX5 V2 memory expansion unit. With two x3850 X5 servers each with MAX5 units, the total
available system memory is up to 6 TB.
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Supports the Intel Xeon E7-2800, E7-4800 and E7-8800 families of high performance processors, up
to 10 cores each, offering superior system performance
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Intel Turbo Boost Technology dynamically turns off unused processor cores and increases the clock
speed of the cores in use, by up to three model frequencies. For example, with 7-10 cores active, a
2.4 GHz E7-2870 10-core processor can run the cores at up to 2.53 GHz. With 5-6 cores active, it can
run those cores at 2.67 GHz; with only 1-4 cores active, it can run those cores at 2.8 GHz
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Each processor includes two integrated memory controllers, to reduce memory bottlenecks and
improve performance. Memory access is at up to 1066 MHz frequency, depending on the processor
model and memory used.
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The MAX5 V2 adds an additional four memory controllers for a total of eight memory controllers to
maximize memory parallelism and performance.
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In processors implementing Hyper-Threading technology, each core has two threads capable of
running an independent process. Thus, an 8-core processor can run 16 threads concurrently.
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Intel’s Virtualization Technology (VT) integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow
operating system vendors to better utilize the hardware for virtualization workloads.
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Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology for processor-to-processor connectivity and Intel
Scalable Memory Interconnect (SMI) processor-to-memory connectivity:
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Intel QPI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four QPI links per CPU
Intel SMI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four SMI links per CPU
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Up to 64 DIMM sockets in the server (eight per memory card), plus an additional 32 DIMMs with an
optional 1U MAX5 V2 memory expansion unit, for a total of 96 DIMM sockets. With two x3850 X5
servers each with MAX5 units, the total number of DIMM sockets is 192.
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The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of, or along with, traditional spinning drives (HDDs) can
significantly improve I/O performance. An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O operations per
second (IOPS) than a typical HDD.
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Up to 24 1.8-inch SSD bays, or up to 16 2.5-inch bays together with the option of an optical drive,
provide a flexible and scalable all-in-one platform to meet your increasing demands.
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Seven PCIe 2.0 slots for maximum I/O expandability
Availability and serviceability
The x3850 X5 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
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Support for machine check architecture (MCA) recovery, a feature of the Intel Xeon processor E7
family, which enables the handling of system errors that otherwise require the operating system to be
halted. SAP HANA is one of the first application which leverages the MCA recovery to handle system
errors in order to prevent the application from being terminated in case of a system error.
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Extensive memory protection with Chipkill, and, with DIMMs containing x4 DRAM modules,
Redundant Bit Steering (RBS) (also known as Double Device Data Correction or DDDC) is also
supported . The combination of Chipkill and RBS provides very robust memory protection that
sustains to two sequential memory DRAM chip failures without affecting overall system performance.
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Redundant CPU-to-I/O hub interconnect links provide ability to self-recover from CPU failure. If
primary CPU fails then eX5 systems can use the second CPU to boot the OS as they still have
access to the integrated I/O devices because of redundant links between CPUs and I/O hubs.
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Single image 8-way systems consisting of two interconnected 4-way nodes provide self-healing
capabilities in case of single node failure. Two independent nodes form a resilient 8-way
configuration. In case of single node failure the system can be restarted in degraded mode thus
eliminating unexpected downtime that requires service specialist to recover.
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Memory mirroring and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory
failure.
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Hot-swap drives, supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
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Two 1975 W hot-swap power supplies and five fans (three hot-swap, two integrated into the power
supplies).
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The power source independent light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly
lead the technician to failed (or failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problem
resolution, and helps improve system availability.
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Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, VRMs, memory,
HDDs, fans, and power supplies) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive
alerts in advance of a possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.
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Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for
greater uptime.
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Built-in Integrated Management Module (IMM) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers
alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
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Built-in diagnostics, using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot, speed up troubleshooting tasks
to reduce service time.
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Three-year customer-replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty, 9x5 next business day. Optional
service upgrades are available.
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Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3850 X5:
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The server includes an Integrated Management Module (IMM) to monitor server availability and
perform remote management.
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Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup,
configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
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Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality,
such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
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IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive
systems management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity
through advanced server management capabilities.
Energy efficiency
The x3850 X5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs,
increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment:
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Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
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Support for one or two or four highly efficient 675 W ac power supplies allows for efficient use and
scalability to meet the power requirements of the installed components.
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Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family offers significantly better performance over the previous
generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.
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Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally
constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
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Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 15% less energy compared to 1.5 V DDR3
RDIMMs.
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Solid state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch
HDDs.
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The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which is a part of Calibrated Vectored Cooling™
technology. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient
airflow through the system.
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IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ provides advanced data center power notification and
management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
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Locations of key components
Figure 2 shows the front of the server with the front bezel removed.
Figure 2. Front view of the System x3850 X5
Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.
Figure 3. Rear view of the System x3850 X5
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Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server.
Figure 4. Inside view of the System x3850 X5
The x3850 X5 supports the addition of the MAX5 memory expansion unit. This 1U device is cabled
directly to the server and provides an additional 512 GB of memory capacity for applications that can
benefit from the extra RAM. Figure 5 shows the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit.
Figure 5. Inside view of the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit for the System x3850 X5
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Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.
Table 1. Standard specifications (Part 1)
Components
Specification
Form factor/height
Rack/4U per chassis; MAX5 adds 1U.
Scalability
Machine type 7143 can scale as follows:
 One server (4U rack-mounted complex)
 One server with MAX5 memory expansion unit (5U rack-mounted complex)
 Two servers with two MAX5 memory expansion units (10U rack-mounted complex)
Processor type
Machine type 7143: Intel Xeon E7-8800 and E7-4800 families, up to 10 cores.
Number of processors
Most models: 2 standard (some 4 standard); 4 maximum.
Cache (max)
Up to 30 MB L3 cache
Memory DIMM sockets
Up to eight memory cards, each with eight DIMM sockets (64 DIMM sockets total).
MAX5 adds 32 DIMM sockets.
Memory maximums
2.0 TB using 32 GB DIMMs. Up to 3.0 TB with the addition of MAX5.
With two x3850 X5 servers and two MAX5 units, total capacity up to 6.0 TB
Expansion slots
Eight slots total:
 Seven PCIe 2.0 slots (one used by 10 Gb Ethernet card, if included).
 One PCIe 2.0 slot for supported RAID card.
Disk bays
Eight 2.5" hot-swap SAS or sixteen 1.8" solid-state drives (SSD).
Maximum internal
storage
Using NL SAS HDDs: 8 TB per chassis with eight 1 TB drives
Using 2. 5-inch SSDs: 12.8 TB per chassis with eight 1.6 TB drives
Using eXFlash solid-state drives: 8 TB per chassis with 16x 512 GB SSDs
Network interface
Two 1 Gb Ethernet ports. Broadcom 5709C controller.
Emulex 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter standard on most models with two 10 Gb Ethernet
ports
Power supply (std/max) Up to two hot-swap redundant 1975 W power supplies
Hot-swap components
Power supplies, fans, hard disk drives, and solid-state-drives.
RAID support
7143: Integrated RAID-0, RAID-1 with ServeRAID M1015 in dedicated PCIe slot
Optional RAID-5, 6, 10, 50, 60
External ports
Rear: Four scalability ports , one Ethernet for systems management, one serial port,
four USB 2.0, one VGA, two Gb Ethernet
Front: Two USB 2.0
Internal: One USB 2.0 port for Embedded Hypervisor
Systems management
Alert on LAN 2, Automatic Server Restart, IBM Systems Director, ServerGuide,
Integrated Management Module (IMM), light path diagnostics (independently powered),
Predictive Failure Analysis on hard disk drives, processors, VRMs, fans and memory,
Wake on LAN, Dynamic System Analysis, QPI Faildown.
Operating systems
supported
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 (Standard, Enterprise and Data Center Editions
64-bit), 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux®, 64-bit SUSE Enterprise Linux, (Server and
Advanced Server), VMware vSphere Hypervisor
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Table 1. Standard specifications (Part 2)
Components
Specification
Limited warranty
Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty.
Dimensions
Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches), depth: 712 mm (28.0 inches), height: 173 mm (6.8
inches) or 4 rack units (4U)
Weight
Minimum configuration: 35.4 kg (78 lb), maximum configuration: 49.9 kg (110 lb)
The x3850 X5 servers are shipped with the following items:
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Rack rails and hardware
Cable management hardware
Country kit carton
Two 2.8 m 220 V intra-rack cables
On/off switch cover
Documentation CD
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Standard models
The following table lists the standard models.
Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series processors)
Model
7143-
Intel Xeon CPUs (4 max) (quantity,
model, core speed, cores, L3 cache,
memory speed)
Scale
without
MAX5‡
Scale
with
MAX5‡
MAX5
Memory
(cards)*
RAID
Bays
(std/max)
(No disks)
10G
Std
Std
PS
B1x
2x E7-4807 6C 1.86GHz 18MB 800
No
Yes
Opt
2x4GB (1)
Opt
0 / 8 (2.5")
Opt
1
B2x
2x E7-4820 8C 2.00GHz 18MB 1066
No
Yes
Opt
4x4GB (2)
M1015
4 / 8 (2.5")
Std
2
B3x
2x E7-4830 8C 2.13GHz 24MB 1066
No
Yes
Opt
4x4GB (2)
M1015
4 / 8 (2.5")
Std
2
B5x
2x E7-4850 10C 2.00GHz 24MB 1066
No
Yes
Opt
4x4GB (2)
M1015
4 / 8 (2.5")
Std
2
B6x
2x E7-4860 10C 2.26GHz 24MB 1066
No
Yes
Opt
4x4GB (2)
M1015
4 / 8 (2.5")
Std
2
B7x
2x E7-4870 10C 2.40GHz 30MB 1066
No
Yes
Opt
4x4GB (2)
M1015
4 / 8 (2.5")
Std
2
C1x
2x E7-8850 10C 2.00GHz 24MB 1066
Yes
Yes
Opt
4x4GB (2)
M1015
4 / 8 (2.5")
Std
2
C2x
2x E7-8860 10C 2.26GHz 24MB 1066
Yes
Yes
Opt
4x4GB (2)
M1015
4 / 8 (2.5")
Std
2
C3x
2x E7-8870 10C 2.40GHz 30MB 1066
Yes
Yes
Opt
4x4GB (2)
M1015
4 / 8 (2.5")
Std
2
‡ Columns indicate whether the server can scale to two nodes without a MAX5 attached and with a MAX5 attached.
* The number in brackets is the number of memory cards standard in each model. Up to eight cards are supported.
Each holds up to eight DIMMs for a total of 64 DIMMs. The MAX5 adds 32 DIMM sockets for a total of 96 DIMMs.
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Workload-optimized models
The following table lists the announced workload-optimized models. These are all named System x3950
X5 to distinguish them from base x3850 X5 models, even though the base hardware is the same. These
are systems that are specially configured to meet the requirements of a particular software stack.
Table 3. Workload-optimized models - Machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series
processors)
Model
Intel Xeon CPUs
(4 max)**
MAX5
Memory=
(cards)*
Standard
RAID
Disk bays
(std/max)
Disks=======
Network†
DVD
PS
Database workload-optimized models
7143-D3x
4x E7-4860 10C
2.26GHz 24MB
Opt
32x4GB
(8 cards)
2x 6 Gb
SSD HBA
16 / 16
(1.8" SSD)
16x 200GB
2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb
Opt
2
7143-D4x
4x E7-4860 10C
2.26GHz 24MB
Opt
32x4GB
(8 cards)
4x M5015
+ perf
keys
16 / 16
(1.8" SSD)
16x 200GB
2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb
Opt
2
SAP HANA workload-optimized models
7143-HAx
2x E7-8870 10C
2.40GHz 30MB
NS§
16x16GB
(4 cards)
1x M5015
+ battery
8/8
(2.5" HDD)
8x 900GB SAS
1x 1.2TB PCIe
6x 1Gb +
4x 10Gb
Multi
2
7143-HBx
4x E7-8870 10C
2.40GHz 30MB
NS§
32x16GB
(8 cards)
1x M5015
+ battery
8/8
(2.5" HDD)
8x 900GB SAS
1x 1.2TB PCIe
6x 1Gb +
4x 10Gb
Multi
2
7143-HCx‡
4x E7-8870 10C
2.40GHz 30MB
NS§
32x16GB
(8 cards)
1x M5015
+ battery
8/8
(2.5" HDD)
8x 900GB SAS
1x 1.2TB PCIe
6x 1Gb +
4x 10Gb
Opt
2
7143-HDx
4x E7-8870 10C
2.40GHz 30MB
NS§
32x32GB
(8 cards)
1x M5015
+ battery
8/8
(2.5" HDD)
8x 900GB SAS
1x 1.2TB PCIe
6x 1Gb +
4x 10Gb
Multi
2
7143-HEx‡
4x E7-8870 10C
2.40GHz 30MB
NS§
32x32GB
(8 cards)
1x M5015
+ battery
8/8
(2.5" HDD)
8x 900GB SAS
1x 1.2TB PCIe
6x 1Gb +
4x 10Gb
Opt
2
Virtualization workload-optimized models
7143-F1x
(ESX)
4x E7-4860 10C
2.26GHz 24MB
Std
(V2)
96x4GB
(8 cards)
1x M1015
4/8
(2.5" HDD)
Open
2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb
Opt
2
7143-F2x
(RH)
4x E7-4860 10C
2.26GHz 24MB
Std
(V2)
96x4GB
(8 cards)
1x M1015
4/8
(2.5" HDD)
Open
2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb
Opt
2
7143-B9x
(ESX)
4x E7-4807 6C
1.86GHz 18MB
Std
(V2)
96x4GB
(8 cards)
1x M1015
4/8
(2.5" HDD)
Open
2x 1Gb +
2x 10Gb
Opt
2
** Processor detail: Quantity, model, cores, core speed, memory speed, L3 cache.
* The number in brackets is the number of memory cards standard in each model. Up to eight cards are supported.
Each holds up to eight DIMMs for a total of 64 DIMMs. The MAX5 adds 32 DIMM sockets for a total of 96 DIMMs.
† The H models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter (with two 10GbE SW SFP+
Transceivers), one Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II (with two 10GbE SW SFP+ Transceivers), and one Intel
Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for a total of four 10Gb ports and six 1Gb ports. All F models include
one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter. D3x and D4x models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated
Virtual Fabric Adapter II.
‡ Models HCx and HEx include the QPI Scalability Kit (four cables), part number 46M0072. Use model HBx plus
HCx or HDx plus HEx to form a 2-node scaled complex.
§ NS=Not supported. MAX5 is not currently certified for use with SAP HANA and is therefore not supported
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About these models:
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Models 7143-D3x, D4x: These models are designed for database applications and use solid state
drives for the best I/O performance.
Backplane connections for sixteen 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSD) are standard, as are sixteen 200
GB high-performance solid-state drives. Model D3x includes two SSD host bus adapters. Model D4x
includes four ServeRAID M5015 RAID controllers with four ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance
Accelerator Keys.
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Models 7143-HAx, HBx, HCx: These models are optimized to run the SAP High-Performance Analytic
Appliance (HANA) solution.
The x3950 X5 Workload Optimized Solution for SAP HANA is an integrated, ready-to-run,
hardware-software offering, featuring the new SAP HANA software. Models HDx and HEx are
specifically designed for SAP Business Suite, powered by SAP HANA (OLTP) workloads.
Models HAx, HBx, HDx include a preload comprising SLES for SAP, IBM GPFS, and the SAP HANA
software stack.
HCx, HEx are add-on models designed to be connected to model HBx or HDx system respectively to
form an eight-processor system. HCx and HEx include the four QPI cables necessary to join two
systems together to form a two-node complex. HCx and HEx also include the additional GPFS
software and SLES licenses to cover the extra four sockets, but do not include any preload because
the are designed as an add-on to the HBx and HDx offerings respectively.
All H models include either 256 GB, 512 GB or 1024 GB of RAM, SAS disk drives, and a high IOPS
solid-state storage PCIe adapter.
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Model 7143-F1x, B9x: These models are designed for virtualization applications and include VMware
ESXi 4.1 Update 1 on an integrated bootable USB memory key. The model comes standard with the
MAX5 memory expansion unit and 384 GB of memory implemented using 4GB memory DIMMs (256
GB in the server and 128 GB in the MAX5).
F1x is available world-wide and includes a MAX5 V2, 88Y6529. Model B9x is for China only and
includes a MAX5 V2, 88Y6529.
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Model 7143-F2x: This model is designed for Open Virtualization and includes Red Hat Enterprise
Linux with the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor (Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, KVM).
The software is not preloaded. The model comes standard with the MAX5 memory expansion unit
and 384 GB of memory implemented using cost-effective 4GB memory DIMMs (256 GB in the server
and 128 GB in the MAX5).
Refer to the Standard Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.
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QPI wrap card
In the x3850 X5, QPI links are used for interprocessor communication both in a single-node system and in
a two-node system. They are also used to connect the system to a MAX5 memory expansion unit. In a
single-node x3850 X5, the QPI links connect in a full mesh between all CPUs. To complete this mesh, the
QPI wrap card is used. QPI wrap cards are installed in sockets where the scalability cables are installed.
The QPI wrap cards are only for single-node configurations with three or four processors installed and
only when a MAX5 unit is not installed. Two QPI wrap cards are needed.
Table 4. QPI wrap card
Part number
Feature code
Description
Maximum
supported
49Y4379
5104
x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 QPI wrap card kit (quantity 2)
1 pair
QPI wrap cards are not necessary for any of the following configurations:
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
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Single-node configurations with two processors
Any configurations with MAX5 memory expansion units
Two-node configurations
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MAX5
The MAX5 memory expansion unit is a 1U device and has 32 DDR3 DIMM sockets, two 675-watt power
supplies, and five 40 mm hot-swap speed-controlled fans. It provides added memory and multinode
scaling support for the x3850 X5 server. Some models include the MAX5 standard, as listed in Tables 2
and 3. MAX5 options are listed in the following table.
There are two MAX5 options available.
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MAX5 for System x®, part number 59Y6265 (also known as MAX5 V1)
MAX5 V2 for System x, part number 88Y6529
Both x3850 X5 machine types (7143 and 7145) support both MAX5 options, provided the firmware is at
least UEFI level G0E171T/A. When used with the x3850 X5 machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and
E7-8800 series processors), MAX5 V2 supports low-voltage (operating at 1.35V DIMMs).
Note that some models and some processors do not support the MAX5. See the model table and the
processor options table for details. The MAX5 V1 includes one power supply. The second power supply is
optional (part 60Y0332) and provides redundancy. The MAX5 V2 includes two power supplies; no
additional power supplies are needed or available.
Table 5. MAX5
Part number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
59Y6265
4199
MAX5 for System x
1
88Y6529
A19H
MAX5 V2 for System x
1
60Y0332
4782
High Efficiency 675W Power Supply (MAX5 V1 only, 59Y6265)
1
59Y6267
4192
MAX5 to x3850 X5 Cable Kit (quantity of four cables)
(Used to connect one server to one MAX5)
1
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Two-node and MAX5 scaling
The x3850 X5 supports the following scalable configurations:
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A single x3850 X5 server with four processor sockets. This configuration is sometimes referred to as
a single-node server.
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A single x3850 X5 server with a single MAX5 memory expansion unit attached. This configuration is
sometimes referred to as a memory-expanded server.
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Two x3850 X5 servers connected together to form a single-image eight-socket server. This
configuration is sometimes referred to as a two-node server.
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Two x3850 X5 servers connected together to form a single-image eight-socket server with two MAX5
memory expansion units attached. This configuration is sometimes referred to as a two-node
memory-expanded server. Only machine type 7143 supports this configuration.
The following table lists the cable options needed when scaling. Note that not all processors and models
support all of these configurations - see the Processor options section below for details.
Table 6. Cables for two-node and MAX5 scaling
Part number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
59Y6267
4192
MAX5 to x3850 X5 Cable Kit (quantity of four cables)
Used to connect one server to one MAX5
1
46M0072
5103
x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 QPI Scalability Kit (Quantity 4 cables)
Used to connect two servers together without MAX5 units
1
59Y6271
4198
eX5 MAX5 2-Node EXA Scalability Kit (for machine type 7143 only)
Used to connect two servers together when MAX5 units are also used
1
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Processor options
The x3850 X5 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to four
processors. The E7-8000 processors support native QPI scaling to two nodes without the need for a
MAX5 memory expansion unit. All Intel Xeon E7 processors support two-node scaling with MAX5.
Two-node scaling with MAX5 is supported with MAX5 V2 for System x (88Y6529) or MAX5 for System x
(59Y6265).
Table 7. Processor options - Machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series processors)
Part
number
Intel Xeon processor description
Can scale to
two nodes
without MAX5
Can scale to
two nodes
with MAX5*
Models
where used
69Y1889
E7-4807 6C 1.86GHz 18MB 800MHz 95W
No
Yes
7143-B1x
69Y1890
E7-4820 8C 2.00GHz 18MB 1066MHz 105W
No
Yes
7143-B2x
69Y1891
E7-4830 8C 2.13GHz 24MB 1066MHz 105W
No
Yes
7143-B3x
88Y5358
E7-4850 10C 2.00GHz 24MB 1066MHz 130W
No
Yes
7143-B5x, D1x
69Y1892
E7-4860 10C 2.26GHz 24MB 1066MHz 130W
No
Yes
7143-B6x, D2x
69Y1893
E7-4870 10C 2.40GHz 30MB 1066MHz 130W
No
Yes
7143-B7x
69Y1896
E7-8830 8C 2.13GHz 24MB 1066MHz 105W
Yes
Yes
-
69Y1894
E7-8837 8C 2.67GHz 24MB 1066MHz 130W
Yes
Yes
-
88Y5357
E7-8850 10C 2.00GHz 24MB 1066MHz 130W
Yes
Yes
7143-C1x
69Y1898
E7-8860 10C 2.26GHz 24MB 1066MHz 130W
Yes
Yes
7143-C2x
69Y1897
E7-8867L 10C 2.13GHz 30MB 1066MHz 105W Yes
Yes
-
69Y1899
E7-8870 10C 2.40GHz 30MB 1066MHz 130W
Yes
All Hxx models
Yes
* Supports MAX5 V2 for System x (88Y6529) or MAX5 for System x (59Y6265).
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Memory options
Lenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and
throughput. Lenovo memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate
system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint,
Lenovo memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support
worldwide.
The System x3850 X5 supports DDR3 memory. Memory is installed in memory cards. The server
supports eight memory cards, and each card holds eight DIMMs. Two memory cards are connected to
each processor. As a result, all eight memory cards are usable only when all four processors are installed.
Adding a MAX5 memory expansion unit to the server offers an additional 32 DIMM slots for a total of 96
DIMM slots per node.
The following table lists the memory options that are supported in the server and MAX5 (either MAX5 V2
or MAX5).
Notes:

In the MAX5 memory expansion unit, do not mix DIMMs with x4 technology (DIMMs with DRAMs that
are organized with 4 data lanes, as indicated by "x4" in the description) with DIMMs with x8
technology (DIMMs with DRAMs that are organized with 8 data lanes).

In the server, you can mix DIMMs with x4 and x8 technology.
Table 8. Memory options - x3850 X5 machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7 series processors)
Part
number
x3850 X5
feature
code
Description
Where
used
69Y1888
A14D
x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Memory Expansion Card (7143 only)
All 7143
models
44T1592
1712
2GB (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz
-
49Y1407
8942
4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz
-
44T1599
1713
4GB (1x4GB, Dual Rankx8) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz
All other
models
49Y1399
A14E
8GB (1x8GB, 4Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz
-
46C7482
1706
8GB (1x8GB, Quad Rankx8) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz
-
49Y1400
8939
16GB (1x16GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz
All Hxx
models
46C7483
1707
16GB (1x16GB, 4Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz
-
49Y1563
A1QT
16 GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 MHz LP
RDIMM
-
90Y3101
A1CP
32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz
-
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Table 9. Memory options - MAX5 V2, 88Y6529
Part number
MAX5 V2
feature code
Description
44T1592
2429
2GB MAX5 1x2GB 1Rx8 1.5V PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
49Y1407
A1MH
4GB MAX5 (1x4GB, 2Gb, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600R-999 LP ECC RDIMM
44T1599
2431
4GB MAX5 1x4GB DualRankx8 PC310600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
46C7482
2432
8GB MAX5 1x8GB QuadRankx8 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM
49Y1399
A1N7
8GB MAX5 1x8GB, 4Rx8, 1.35V PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP
RDIMM
46C7483
2433
16GB MAX5 1x16G QuadRankx4 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP
RDIMM
None
A3E1
16GB MAX5 1x16GB 2Rx4 1.35V PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP
RDIMM
49Y1400
A1N8
16GB MAX5 1x16GB 4Rx4 1.35V PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP
RDIMM
90Y3101
A1R2
32GB MAX5 (4GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 DDR3-1066MHz LP RDIMM
Table 10. Memory options - MAX5, 59Y6265
Part
number
MAX5
feature
code
Description
44T1592
2429
2GB MAX5 1x2GB 1Rx8 1.5V PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
44T1599
2431
4GB MAX5 1x4GB DualRankx8 PC310600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM
46C7482
2432
8GB MAX5 1x8GB QuadRankx8 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM
46C7483
2433
16GB MAX5 1x16G QuadRankx4 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM
The following memory protection technologies are supported:





ECC
ChipKill
Memory Mirroring
Memory Sparing
Redundant Bit Steering (MAX5, or servers with E7 processors only, x4 DIMMs only)
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Internal storage
The server supports either up to eight 2.5" drives or up to 16 1.8" drives internally. The number of drives
that can be inserted depends on the backplanes that are installed. Backplane options are listed in the
following table. The backplanes that are standard in each model are listed in Table 2.
Table 11. Drive backplane options
Part number
Feature
code
Name
Maximum
supported
59Y6213
4191
eXFlash 8x 1.8-inch HS SAS SSD Backplane
Supports eight 1.8" drives (includes two SAS cables)
2
59Y6135
3873
2.5" Hot Swap SAS Hard Disk Drive Backplane
Supports four 2.5-inch drives (includes one SAS cable)
2
Internal drive options
The following table lists the hard drive options available for internal storage.
Table 12. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 1)
Part number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
2.5-inch 15K SAS hot-swap HDDs
42D0677
5536
146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD
8
90Y8926
A2XB
146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD
8
81Y9670
A283
300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD
8
00AJ300
A4VB
600GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS HDD
8
2.5-inch 15K SAS hot-swap SEDs
44W2294
5412
146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS SED
8
90Y8944
A2ZK
146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED
8
2.5-inch 10K SAS hot-swap HDDs
42D0637
5599
300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD
8
90Y8877
A2XC
300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD
8
49Y2003
5433
600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD
8
90Y8872
A2XD
600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD
8
81Y9650
A282
900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD
8
00AD075
A48S
1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS HDD
8
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Table 12. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 2)
Part number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
2.5-inch 10K SAS hot-swap SEDs
44W2264
5413
300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS SED
8
90Y8913
A2XF
300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED
8
90Y8908
A3EF
600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED
8
81Y9662
A3EG
900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED
8
00AD085
A48T
1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS SED
8
1.8-inch solid state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise
41Y8366
A4FS
S3700 200GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD
16
41Y8371
A4FT
S3700 400GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD
16
00W1120
A3HQ
100GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD
16
49Y6119
A3AN
200GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD
16
49Y6124
A3AP
400GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD
16
1.8-inch solid state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise Value
00AJ335
A56V
120GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD
16
00AJ340
A56W
240GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD
16
00AJ345
A56X
480GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD
16
00AJ350
A56Y
800GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD
16
00AJ040
A4KV
S3500 80GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD
16
00AJ045
A4KW
S3500 240GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD
16
00AJ050
A4KX
S3500 400GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD
16
00AJ455
A58U
S3500 800GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD
16
2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise
41Y8331
A4FL
S3700 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD
8
41Y8336
A4FN
S3700 400GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD
8
41Y8341
A4FQ
S3700 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD
8
00W1125
A3HR
100GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD
8
49Y6134
A3EY
400GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD
8
49Y6139
A3F0
800GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD
8
49Y6195
A4GH
1.6TB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD
8
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Table 12. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 3)
Part number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise Value
00AJ355
A56Z
120GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD
8
00AJ360
A570
240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD
8
00AJ365
A571
480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD
8
00AJ370
A572
800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD
8
00AJ000
A4KM
S3500 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD
8
00AJ005
A4KN
S3500 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD
8
00AJ010
A4KP
S3500 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD
8
00AJ015
A4KQ
S3500 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD
8
00FN268
A5U4
S3500 1.6TB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD
8
2.5-inch SAS-SSD hybrid drives
00AD102
A4G7
600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS Hybrid
8
2.5-inch NL SAS hot-swap HDDs
81Y9726
A1NZ
500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD
8
90Y8953
A2XE
500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD
8
81Y9690
A1P3
1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD
8
2.5-inch NL SATA hot-swap HDDs
81Y9722
A1NX
250GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD
8
42D0752
5407
500GB 7200 NL SATA 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD
8
81Y9730
A1AV
1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD
8
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Controllers for internal storage
The following table lists the RAID controllers, SAS HBAs and additional options used for internal disk
storage of x3850 X5 server.
Table 13. RAID controllers and SAS HBAs for internal storage
Part number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
90Y4304
A2NF
ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA Controller for System x
2
46M0916
3877
ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA Controller
4
46M0829
0093
ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA Controller
4
46M0831
0095
ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller
1
46M0912
3876
6Gb Performance Optimized HBA
4
46C8988
A3MW
N2115 SAS/SATA HBA for System x
4
46M0832
9749
ServeRAID M1000 Series Advance Feature Key
1
81Y4426
A10C
ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key†
4
46M0930
5106
ServeRAID M5000 Series Advance Feature Key†
4
46M0917
5744
ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly
4
88Y5874
A39Q
ServeRAID M5016 Battery Tray
1
Adapters
Adapter upgrades
† Only one key is supported in each controller, either the Advance Feature Key or the Performance Accelerator Key.
The ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:







Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10
Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key
6 Gbps throughput per port
Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
Configurable stripe size up to 64 KB
The ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:









Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50
Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key
Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
6 Gbps throughput per port
PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
256 MB of onboard cache
Optional Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Kit
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The ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:









Two Mini-SAS internal connectors
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50
Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key
Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
6 Gbps throughput per port
PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
512 MB of onboard cache
Standard Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention
The ServeRAID M5016 adapter card has the following specifications:










Two Mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)
6 Gbps throughput per port
800 MHz dual-core PowerPC® processor with LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller
PCI Express x8 Gen 2 host interface
1 GB of onboard data cache (DDR3 running at 1333 MHz)
CacheVault flash power module to protect data in cache in case of critical power or server failure
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
Supports up to 64 logical volumes
Supports LUN sizes up to 64 TB
Configurable stripe size up to 1 MB
The ServeRAID M5016 Battery Tray, 90Y4304, is used to house the M5016 power module remotely from
the controller. The tray replaces the existing tray supplied with the server and supports up to two power
modules. Only one ServeRAID M5016 Battery Tray can be installed in the x3850 X5.
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the RAID adapters category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=raid
Internal tape drives
The server does not support an internal tape drive option.
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Optical drives
The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table.
Table 14. Optical drives
Part number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
Standard models
where used
46M0901
4161
UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM
1
-
46M0902
4163
UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner
1
7143-HAx, HBx
UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM (part number 46M0901) supports the following media and speeds
for reading:













CD-ROM 24X
CD-DA (DAE) 20X
CD-R 24X
CD-RW 24X
DVD-ROM (single layer) 8X
DVD-ROM (dual layer) 8X
DVD-R (4.7 GB) 6X
DVD-R DL 4X
DVD+R 6X
DVD+R DL 4X
DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 4X
DVD+RW 4X
DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 4X
UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner (part number 46M0902) supports the same media and speeds for
reading as DVD-ROM (46M0901). In addition, this drive supports the following media and speeds for
writing:












CD-R 24X
CD-RW 4X
High Speed CD-RW 10X
Ultra Speed CD-RW 16X
Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW 16X
DVD-R 8X
DVD-R DL 6X
DVD+R 8X
DVD+R DL 6X
DVD-RW 6X
DVD+RW 8X
DVD-RAM 5X
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I/O expansion options
The server offers the following PCI Express 2.0 slots. None are hot-swap.







Slot 1: PCI Express 2.0 x16, full length, full height
Slot 2: PCI Express 2.0 x4 (x8 mechanical), full length, full height
Slot 3: PCI Express 2.0 x8, full length, full height
Slot 4: PCI Express 2.0 x8, full length, full height
Slot 5: PCI Express 2.0 x8, half length, full height
Slot 6: PCI Express 2.0 x8, half length, full height
Slot 7: PCI Express 2.0 x8, half length, full height (used by the Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter)
The server has an additional PCI Express slot dedicated to the BR10i RAID controller if installed.
Note: The use of slots 1 - 4 requires that a second processor be installed.
Network adapters
x3850 X5 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on the Broadcom BCM5709C controller.
Most models also have an Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II for System x (feature A148)
installed as standard in slot 7. See Table 2 for specifics. This adapter is functionally identical to the
Emulex 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter II for System x, 49Y7950. The difference is that the integrated
adapter has a longer edge connector, meaning that the card can only be installed in this server.
For technical details about this card, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric
Adapter II and III family for System x, TIPS0844, available at
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0844.html.
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The following table lists additional supported network adapters.
Table 15. Network adapters (Part 1)
Part
number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
Mellanox ConnectX-3 40GbE / FDR IB VPI Adapter for System x
7
40 Gb Ethernet
00D9550
A3PN
10 Gb Ethernet
44T1370
A5GZ
Broadcom NetXtreme 2x10GbE BaseT Adapter for System x
7
94Y5180
A4Z6
Broadcom NetXtreme Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x
7
49Y7910
A18Y
Broadcom NetXtreme II Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for System x
7
None*
A148
Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II for System x
1
49Y7950
A18Z
Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II for System x
7
95Y3751
A348
Emulex Dual Port VFAII Adapter & FCoE/iSCSI License for System x
7
00JY830
A5UU
Emulex VFA5 2x10 GbE SFP+ Adapter and FCoE/iSCSI SW for System x
7
None*
AS3M
Emulex VFA5 2x10 GbE SFP+ Integrated Adapter for System x
7
00JY820
A5UT
Emulex VFA5 2x10 GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter for System x
7
00JY824
A5UV
Emulex VFA5 FCoE/iSCSI SW for PCIe Adapter for System x (FoD)
(Features on Demand upgrade for 00JY820 and feature AS3M)
7
49Y7960
A2EC
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x
7
49Y7970
A2ED
Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for System x
7
81Y3520
AS73
Intel X710 2x10GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x
7
81Y9990
A1M4
Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual Port 10GbE Adapter for System x
7
00D9690
A3PM
Mellanox ConnectX-3 10 GbE Adapter for System x
7
42C1750
2975
PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter
7
42C1800
5751
QLogic 10Gb CNA for System x
7
47C9952
A47H
Solarflare SFN5162F MR Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x
4
47C9960
A47J
Solarflare SFN6122F LL Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x
4
* The Emulex integrated adapters are either included in standard models or available via CTO only
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Table 15. Network adapters (Part 2)
Part
number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
1 Gb Ethernet
90Y9370
A2V4
Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port GbE Adapter for System x
7
90Y9352
A2V3
Broadcom NetXtreme I Quad Port GbE Adapter for System x
7
49Y4230
5767
Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2 for System x
7
49Y4240
5768
Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for System x
7
00AG500 A56K
Intel I350-F1 1xGbE Fiber Adapter for System x
7
00AG510 A56L
Intel I350-T2 2xGbE BaseT Adapter for System x
7
00AG520 A56M
Intel I350-T4 4xGbE BaseT Adapter for System x
7
42C1780
2995
NetXtreme II 1000 Express Dual Port Ethernet Adapter
7
95Y3750
A2MY
Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual-port QSFP QDR IB Adapter for System x
1
00D9550
A3PN
Mellanox ConnectX-3 40GbE / FDR IB VPI Adapter for System x
7
InfiniBand
* The Emulex integrated adapters are either included in standard models or available via CTO only
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Ethernet and IB adapters
category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=networkadapters
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Storage host bus adapters
The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3850 X5 server.
Table 16. Storage adapters
Part
number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
16 Gb Fibre Channel
81Y1675
A2XV
Brocade 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for System x
7
81Y1668
A2XU
Brocade 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for System x
7
81Y1662
A2W6
Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for System x
7
81Y1655
A2W5
Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for System x
7
00Y3341
A3KX
QLogic 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for System x
7
00Y3337
A3KW
QLogic 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for System x
7
8 Gb Fibre Channel
46M6050
3591
Brocade 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for System x
7
46M6049
3589
Brocade 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for System x
7
42D0494
3581
Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for System x
7
42D0485
3580
Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for System x
7
42D0510
3579
QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for System x
7
42D0501
3578
QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for System x
7
46M0907
5982
6Gb SAS HBA
7
46C9010
A3MV
N2125 SAS/SATA HBA for System x
7
SAS
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=hba
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PCIe SSD adapters
The server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table.
Table 17. SSD adapters
Part
number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
90Y4377
A3DY
1.2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter
7
90Y4397
A3DZ
2.4TB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter
2
46C9078
A3J3
365GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter
7
46C9081
A3J4
785GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter
7
* These modular adapters are not available via CTO or Special build. The adapter cannot be shipped installed and
instead must be shipped in its option box and configured at the final installation location. For more information, see
https://ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-IOMA
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Internal Storage category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=internalstorage
Power supplies
The server supports up to two redundant hot-swap power supplies, providing N+N redundancy. Most
standard models come with two power supplies (Table 2).
The MAX5 power subsystem consists of two hot-pluggable 675 W power supplies, designed for N+N (fully
redundant) hot-swap operation. The MAX5 V1 has one power supply standard and a second optional
power supply for redundancy. See the MAX5 section for details. The MAX5 V2 has two power supplies
installed. No further power supplies are needed or available.
Table 18. Power supplies
Part number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
59Y6139
2111
1975 W Power Supply (x3850 X5)
2 (1 or 2 standard)
60Y0332
4782
High Efficiency 675W Power Supply
For second power supply for MAX5 V1
1 (MAX5 V1 only)
An AC power supply ships standard with one 2.8 m C13 - C14 power cord.
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Integrated virtualization
The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket
inside the server. The following table lists the virtualization options.
Table 19. Virtualization options
Part number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
41Y8298
A2G0
Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads
1
41Y8296
A1NP
USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1
1
41Y8300
A2VC
USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.0
1
41Y8307
A383
USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 Update1
1
41Y8311
A2R3
USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.1
1
41Y8382
A4WZ
USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1
1
41Y8385
A584
USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.5
1
Remote management
The server contains Integrated Management Module (IMM), which provides advanced service-processor
control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a
system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the
event log, and alerts you to the problem. The IMM also provides a virtual presence capability for remote
server management capabilities.
The IMM provides remote server management through industry-standard interfaces:

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

Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3
Common Information Model (CIM)
Web browser
The server also supports virtual media and remote control features, which provide the following functions:





Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz, regardless of the system
state
Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping
ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive
Capture blue-screen errors
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Supported operating systems
The server supports the following operating systems:
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











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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2.0 Realtime (x64)
Solaris 10 Operating System
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
VMware ESX 4.1
VMware ESXi 4.1
VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)
VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)
VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi)
See the ServerProven® website for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels
supported and any other prerequisites:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml
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Physical and electrical specifications
Dimensions:
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Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches)
Depth: 712 mm (28.0 inches)
Height: 173 mm (6.8 inches) or 4 rack units (4U)
Weight:
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Minimum configuration: 35.4 kg (78 lb)
Maximum configuration: 49.9 kg (110 lb)
Electrical:



100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 or 60 Hz; System 20A (10A/PS)
200 to 208 (nominal) V ac; 50 or 60 Hz; System 10A
200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 or 60 Hz; System 9A

Minimum configuration: 0.20 kVA (one power supply)

Minimum configuration: 0.26 kVA (two power supplies)

Typical configuration: 1.12 kVA (two power supplies)

Maximum configuration: 2.16 kVA (two power supplies)
Btu output:

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

Ship configuration (one power supply): 648 Btu/hr (190 watts)
Ship configuration (two power supplies): 802 Btu/hr (235 watts)
Typical configuration: 3,753 Btu/hr (1100 watts)
Full configuration: 7,336 Btu/hr (2150 watts)
Noise level: 6.3 bels
Note: The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in bels, for a
random sample of machines. All measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in
conformance with ISO 9296.
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Warranty options
The System x3850 X5 has a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next-business-day terms. Lenovo offers the
warranty service upgrades through ServicePacs®, discussed in this section. The ServicePac is a series of
prepackaged warranty maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements with a
well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service
agreement terms and conditions.
ServicePac offerings are country-specific. That is, each country might have its own service types, service
levels, response times, and terms and conditions. Not all covered types of ServicePacs might be available
in a particular country. For more information about ServicePac offerings available in your country, see the
ServicePac Product Selector at:
https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac
The following table explains warranty service definitions in more detail.
Table 20. Warranty service definitions
Term
Description
Onsite repair
A service technician will come to the server's location for equipment repair.
24x7x2 hour
A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within two hours after
remote problem determination is completed. We provide service around the clock, every day,
including holidays.
24x7x4 hour
A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four hours after
remote problem determination is completed. We provide service around the clock, every day,
including holidays.
9x5x4 hour
A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four business hours
after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. If after 1:00 p.m. it is
determined that onsite service is required, the customer can expect the service technician to arrive
the morning of the following business day. For noncritical service requests, a service technician will
arrive by the end of the following business day.
9x5 next
A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location on the business day after we
business day receive your call, following remote problem determination. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
In general, the types of ServicePacs are:

Warranty and maintenance service upgrades




One, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage
Onsite repair from next business day to 4 or 2 hours
One or two years of warranty extension
Remote technical support services




One or three years with 24x7 coverage (severity 1) or 9x5/next business day for all severities
Installation and startup support for System x servers
Remote technical support for System x servers
Software support - Support Line

Microsoft or Linux software

VMware

IBM Systems Director
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Regulatory compliance
The server conforms to the following international standards:

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
Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4
Hardware-enabled to meet ISO 9241, Part 3
FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
Canada ICES-003, issue 4, Class A
IEC/UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition
CAN/CSA - C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Edition
NOM-019 (This server is certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies.)
External disk storage expansion
The following table lists the external SAS disk storage expansion enclosures that are available.
Table 21. External expansion enclosures
Part number
Description
Maximum quantity
supported per one controller
610012X
EXP2512 Express
18
610024X
EXP2524 Express
9
The following table lists the drives that are supported by EXP2512 external expansion enclosures.
Table 22. Drive options for EXP2512 external expansion enclosures
Part number
Description
Maximum quantity supported
per one enclosure
3.5" NL SAS HS HDDs
00NC555
2TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD
12
00NC557
3TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD
12
00NC559
4TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD
12
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The following table lists the hard disk drives that are supported by EXP2524 external expansion
enclosures.
Table 23. Drive options for EXP2524 external expansion enclosures
Part number
Description
Maximum quantity supported
per one enclosure
2.5" NL SAS HS HDDs
00NC571
1TB 7,200 rpm 6Gb SAS NL 2.5" HDD
24
2.5" SAS HS HDDs
00NC561
146GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD
24
00NC563
300GB 15,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD
24
00NC565
600GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD
24
00NC567
900GB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD
24
00NC569
1.2TB 10,000 rpm 6Gb SAS 2.5" HDD
24
2.5" SAS HS SSDs
00NC573
200GB 6Gb SAS 2.5" SSD
24
00NC575
400GB 6Gb SAS 2.5" SSD
24
The RAID controllers listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures.
Table 24. RAID controllers for external storage expansion enclosures
Part number
Feature
code
Description
Maximum
supported
46M0830
0094
ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller
2
46M0930
5106
ServeRAID M5000 Series Advance Feature Key†
1 per one M5025
81Y4426
A10C
ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key†
1 per one M5025
† Only one key is supported in each controller, either the Advance Feature Key or the Performance Accelerator Key.
The ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

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
Two Mini-SAS external connectors
Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50
Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key
Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key
6 Gbps throughput per port
PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface
Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller
512 MB of onboard cache
Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention
Supports connectivity to the EXP3000, EXP2512, and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures
For more information, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for
System x , TIPS0739, at: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0739.html?Open
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The external SAS cables listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures
and M5025 RAID controllers.
Table 25. External SAS cables for external storage expansion enclosures
Part number
Description
Maximum quantity
supported per enclosure*
39R6531
3 m SAS Cable
1
39R6529
1 m SAS Cable
1
* Note: The EXP3000 and EXP2500 series can be chained with each other. In such a case, one cable is used to
connect first EXP25xx or EXP3000 to the RAID controller, and every consecutive EXP unit is connected to the
previous one by one cable.
External disk storage systems
The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3550 M4 and can be ordered
through System x sales channel. The server may support other disk systems that are not listed in this
table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information,
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic
Table 26. External disk storage systems
Part number
Description
2071CU2
IBM Storwize V3500 LFF Dual Control Enclosure
2071CU3
IBM Storwize V3500 SFF Dual Control Enclosure
6099L2C
IBM Storwize V3700 3.5-inch Storage Controller Unit
6099S2C
IBM Storwize V3700 2.5-inch Storage Controller Unit
6099T2C
IBM Storwize V3700 2.5-inch DC Storage Controller Unit
6194L2C
IBM Storwize V5000 LFF Control Enclosure
6194LEU
IBM Storwize V5000 LFF Expansion Enclosure
6194S2C
IBM Storwize V5000 SFF Control Enclosure
6194SEU
IBM Storwize V5000 SFF Expansion Enclosure
6195SC5
IBM Storwize V7000 2.5-inch Storage Controller Unit
6195LEF
IBM Storwize V7000 3.5-inch Storage Expansion Unit
6195SEF
IBM Storwize V7000 2.5-inch Storage Expansion Unit
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the System Storage category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=externalstorage
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External backup units
The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table.
Table 27. External backup options (Part 1)
Part number
Description
External tape expansion enclosures for internal tape drives
87651UX
1U Tape Drive Enclosure
8767HHX
Half High Tape Drive Enclosure
87651NX
1U Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P LineCord)
8767HNX
Half High Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P LineCord)
Tape enclosure adapters (with cables)
44E8869
USB Enclosure Adapter Kit
40K2599
SAS Enclosure Adapter Kit
Internal backup drives supported by external tape enclosures
46C5399
DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive
39M5636
DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive
49Y9898
Half High LTO Gen 5 Internal SAS Tape Drive
00D8924
Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal SAS Tape Drive
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Table 27. External tape options (Part 2)
Part number
Description
External backup units*
3628L5X
Half High LTO Gen 5 External SAS Tape Drive (with US line cord)
3628N5X
Half High LTO Gen 5 External SAS Tape Drive (without line cord)
3580S3V
TS2230 Tape Drive Express Model H3V
3580S4V
TS2240 Tape Drive Express Model H4V
3580S5E
TS2250 Tape Drive Express Model H5S
3580S5X
TS2350 Tape Drive Express Model S53
3572S4R
TS2900 Tape Library with LTO4 HH SAS drive & rack mount kit
3572S5R
TS2900 Tape Library with LTO5 HH SAS drive & rack mount kit
35732UL
TS3100 Tape Library Model L2U Driveless
35734UL
TS3200 Tape Library Model L4U Driveless
46X2682†
LTO Ultrium 5 Fibre Channel Drive
46X2683†
LTO Ultrium 5 SAS Drive Sled
46X2684†
LTO Ultrium 5 Half High Fibre Drive Sled
46X2685†
LTO Ultrium 5 Half High SAS Drive Sled
46X6912†
LTO Ultrium 4 Half High Fibre Channel Drive Sled
46X7117†
LTO Ultrium 4 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled
46X7122†
LTO Ultrium 3 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled
* Note: The external tape drives listed can be ordered through System x sales channel. Server may support other
tape drives that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further
information.
† Note: These part numbers are the tape drives options for 35732UL and 35734UL.
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Backup units category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tape
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Top-of-rack Ethernet switches
The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from Lenovo listed in the following table.
Table 28. Top-of-rack switches
Part number
Description
1 Gb top-of-rack switches
7309BAX
RackSwitch G7028 (24 ports)
7309CAX
RackSwitch G7028 (48 ports)
0446013
RackSwitch G8000R
7309CFC
RackSwitch G8000F
7309G52
RackSwitch G8052R
730952F
RackSwitch G8052F
10 Gb top-of-rack switches
7309DRX
RackSwitch G8264CS (Rear to Front)
7309DFX
RackSwitch G8264CS (Front to Rear)
7309BR6
RackSwitch G8124ER
7309BF7
RackSwitch G8124EF
7309G64
RackSwitch G8264R
730964F
RackSwitch G8264F
7309CR9
RackSwitch G8264TR
7309CF9
RackSwitch G8264TF
40 Gb top-of-rack switches
8036BRX
RackSwitch G8332 (Rear to Front)
8036BFX
RackSwitch G8332 (Front to Rear)
8036ARX
RackSwitch G8316R
8036AFX
RackSwitch G8316F
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Top-of-rack switches category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tor
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Uninterruptible power supply units
The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in Table 24.
Table 29. Uninterruptible power supply units
Part number
Description
Rack-mounted or tower UPS units
55941AX
RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC)
55941KX
RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)
55942AX
RT2.2kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC)
55942KX
RT2.2kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)
55943AX
RT3kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (100-125VAC)
55943KX
RT3kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)
55945KX
RT5kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)
55946KX
RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)
55948KX
RT8kVA 6U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)
55949KX
RT11kVA 6U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC)
55948PX
RT8kVA 6U 3:1 Phase Rack or Tower UPS (380-415VAC)
55949PX
RT11kVA 6U 3:1 Phase Rack or Tower UPS (380-415VAC)
Rack-mounted UPS units
53951AX
1500VA LCD 2U Rack UPS (100V/120V)
53951KX
1500VA LCD 2U Rack UPS (230V)
53952AX
2200VA LCD 2U Rack UPS (100V/120V)
53952KX
2200VA LCD 2U Rack UPS (230V)
53953AX
3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (100 V/120 V)
53953JX
3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V)
53956AX
6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V)
53956KX
6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (230 V)
53959KX
11000VA LCD 5U Rack UPS (200V/208V/230V)
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power
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Power distribution units
The following table lists the server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs).
Table 30. Power distribution units (part 1)
Part number
Description
Switched and monitored PDUs
46M4002
1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI® PDU
46M4003
1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3-Phase PDU
46M4004
1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI PDU
46M4005
1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3-Phase PDU
Enterprise PDUs
71762MX
Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 PDU+ (WW)
71762NX
Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 PDU (WW)
71763MU
Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 3 Phase 60A PDU+ (NA)
71763NU
Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 3 Phase 60A PDU (NA)
39M2816
DPI C13 Enterprise PDU without linecord
39Y8923
DPI 60A Three Phase C19 Enterprise PDU with IEC309 3P+G (208 V) fixed line cord
39Y8941
DPI Single Phase C13 Enterprise PDU without line cord
39Y8948
DPI Single Phase C19 Enterprise PDU without line cord
Front-end PDUs
39Y8934
DPI 32 amp/250 V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 2P+Gnd connector
39Y8935
DPI 63amp/250 V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 2P+Gnd connector
39Y8938
30 amp/125 V Front-end PDU with NEMA L5-30P connector
39Y8939
30 amp/250 V Front-end PDU with NEMA L6-30P connector
39Y8940
60 amp/250 V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 60A 2P+N+Gnd connector
Universal PDUs
39Y8951
DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV line cords
39Y8952
DPI Universal Rack PDU with CEE7-VII Europe LC
39Y8953
DPI Universal Rack PDU with Denmark LC
39Y8954
DPI Universal Rack PDU with Israel LC
39Y8955
DPI Universal Rack PDU with Italy LC
39Y8956
DPI Universal Rack PDU with South Africa LC
39Y8957
DPI Universal Rack PDU with UK LC
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Table 30. Power distribution units (part 2)
Part number
Description
39Y8958
DPI Universal Rack PDU with AS/NZ LC
39Y8959
DPI Universal Rack PDU with China LC
39Y8962
DPI Universal Rack PDU (Argentina)
39Y8960
DPI Universal Rack PDU (Brazil)
39Y8961
DPI Universal Rack PDU (India)
0U Basic PDUs
46M4122
0U 24 C13 16A 3-Phase PDU
46M4125
0U 24 C13 30A 3-Phase PDU
46M4128
0U 24 C13 30A PDU
46M4131
0U 24 C13 32A PDU
46M4140
0U 12 C19/12 C13 60A 3-Phase PDU
46M4143
0U 12 C19/12 C13 32A 3-Phase PDU
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power
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Rack cabinets
The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table.
Table 31. Rack cabinets
Part number
Description
93072PX
25U Static S2 Standard Rack
93604EX
42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack
93604PX
42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack
93614EX
42U 1200 mm Deep Static Expansion Rack
93614PX
42U 1200 mm Deep Static Rack
93624EX
47U 1200 mm Deep Static Expansion Rack
93624PX
47U 1200 mm Deep Static Rack
93072RX
25U S2 standard Rack
14102RX
25U standard Rack
93074RX
NetBAY S2 42U Standard Rack Cabinet
93074XX
42U S2 expansion Rack
93084EX
42U Enterprise Expansion Rack
93084PX
42U Enterprise Rack
14104RX
42U S2 standard Rack
99564RX
S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack Cabinet
99564XX
S2 42U Dynamic Expansion Rack Cabinet
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options
category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack
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Rack options
The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table.
Table 32. Rack options
Part number
Feature code
Description
Monitor kits and keyboard trays
17238BX
1723HC1 fc A3EK
1U 18.5" Standard Console
17238EX
1723HC1 fc A3EL
1U 18.5" Enhanced Media Console
172317X
1723HC1 fc 0051
1U 17in Flat Panel Console Kit
172319X
1723HC1 fc 0052
1U 19in Flat Panel Console Kit
1754D2X
1754HC2 fc 6695
Global 4x2x32 Console Manager (GCM32)
1754D1X
1754HC1 fc 6694
Global 2x2x16 Console Manager (GCM16)
1754A2X
1754HC4 fc 0726
Local 2x16 Console Manager (LCM16)
1754A1X
1754HC3 fc 0725
Local 1x8 Console Manager (LCM8)
43V6147
3757
Single Cable USB Conversion Option (UCO)
39M2895
3756
USB Conversion Option (4 Pack UCO)
39M2897
3754
Long KVM Conversion Option (4 Pack Long KCO)
46M5383
5341
Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2)
46M5382
5340
Serial Conversion Option (SCO)
Console switches
Console cables
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options
category:
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack
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Related publications and links
For more information see the following resources:

System x3850 X5 product page
http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/enterprise/x3850x5/

System x 3850 X5 Installation and User's Guide
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085479

System x 3850 X5 Problem Determination and Service Guide
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5084848

ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3850 X5
http://ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/7145.html

Lenovo Press Product Guides for System x servers and options
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pgbycat

Configuration and Option Guide
http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/

xREF: System x Reference
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/xref

System x Support Portal
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Downloads/Hardware/Systems/System_x/System_x3850_X5
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